Etymology of the English word disparage
the English word disparage
derived from the Old French word desparagier
using the French prefix des-
derived from the Old French word desparager
using the French prefix des-
derived from the Old French word parage
derived from the French word pair
derived from the Latin word par (balanced, level; S:even; corresponding in degree, proportionate, commensurate; equal in power, prestige, importance; equal, counterpart; companion; equal; a match for; of equal size; mate, spouse, partner; measuring up, adequate, matching; pair, set of two; conjugal pair)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *perÉ™-